Ford Mustang Mach-E, Shelby GT350R Coming to Rocket League Dec. 9
Ford is bringing two of its baddest and bestest vehicles of all time to Rocket League this week. Following a successful team-up that brought the all-new F-150 to the game in February, Ford and developer Psyonix add the Mustang Mach-E and 1965 Mustang Shelby GT350R to the Rocket League item shop for a limited time […]
Audi Q2 Sales Skyrocket While YTD Sales Grow by 60%
Audi is having a great 2021. The brand unveiled two attractive e-tron GT models, introduced upgrades for some of its most popular SUVs, and debuted a handful of new infotainment features for its 2022 models. The German company recently announced its sales numbers for the first half of the year and the results are quite […]
Subaru Sales Skyrocket in March
After a difficult period sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, Subaru is back on top — breaking sales records like nobody’s business.
The Bottle Rockets Recorded Some of the Best Car Songs You’ll Ever Hear
After more than 25 years of churning out smart, fist-pumping rock ‘n’ roll songs tinged with country twang and Midwestern wit, the Bottle Rockets recently called it quits. Now that I’ve spent a few days mourning the loss of this great yet criminally little-known band from St. Louis, I’m taking the opportunity to celebrate one […]
2021 Ford F-150 Coming to Rocket League This Weekend
What can’t the 2021 Ford F-150 do? The North American Truck of the Year and uncontested champion of towing, payload, and even snoozing adds yet another notch to its ever-holey belt: member of the Rocket League roster. Changing the Game: 2021 Ford F-150 PowerBoost hybrid hits the marks for power, performance Watch: Ford F-150 arrives […]
Rocket Rods: Disney’s Rocket-Powered Mistake – Pt. 2
In part one of this story, we discussed the history of Tomorrowland’s beloved Peoplemover, and how it was ultimately replaced by the car-themed Rocket Rods attraction. Now it’s time to find out how it all went very, very wrong. The New Hummer is Coming: And its quite the attraction A Rocket Rods replacement In the […]
Rocket Rods: Disney’s Rocket-Powered Mistake – Pt. 1
Behind their veneer of magic, mascots, and overpriced souvenirs, the Disney theme parks are overflowing with interesting stories and history. Disneyland in particular is home to many tales of innovation, imagination, and more than a few infamous missteps. This is the story of one of those missteps, and of how one of Disneyland’s most legendary […]
Have You Heard of the Euclid Beach Rocket Cars?
Up until 1969, you could visit the Euclid Beach Amusement Park and climb aboard its swinging space rocket ride. Suspended by cables in the front and back of the rocket ship, riders would swing in a circle around a post, with the crisp Cleveland air blowing in their faces. Unfortunately, the rocket ride did come […]
2019 Chevy Corvette C7 Final Edition Helps Reveal Stratos IV Rocket
A 2019 Chevrolet Corvette C7 Final Edition played a key part in the unveiling of the Stratos IV rocket at the Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands earlier this month. The massive rocket, which will launch from the Denel Overberg Test Range in South Africa next summer, was strapped to the roof of a […]
Thrilling Rocket League Championship Series Recap
Cars + Soccer + Professional League + Copper Box Arena = Unforgettable Championship Series
With the North American, European, and Oceanic regions represented, the best Rocket League players in the world gathered in the Copper Box Arena in London this past weekend. Thousands of dedicated fans showed up, with thousands more watching the live stream, cheering for the 10 teams who have paved the way on the leaderboard in […]
Rocket League Goes Jurassic With New Car Pack
Rocket League, the rocket-powered car soccer video game—yes, it is as crazy as it sounds—is releasing a new paid downloadable content pack (DLC) inspired by the upcoming Jurassic World film, which will include the franchise’s beloved Jeep Wrangler. This is not the first time the video game adds a popular film-inspired vehicle to its game […]
Nissan Rogue Sales Skyrocket Thanks to ‘Rogue One’
Late last year, Nissan announced that it was partnering with Lucasfilm for the upcoming film in the Star Wars franchise Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. At the LA Auto Show, the automaker also revealed a special Nissan Rogue: Rogue One Star Wars Limited Edition SUV. All of this exposure really boosted sales of all […]
[VIDEO] Driving a Tiffany-Blue Rocket Bunny Scion FR-S
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As sporty coupes go, the Scion FR-S is definitely one of the most budget-friendly, whether it’s being sold as a Scion, a Subaru BRZ, or a Toyota 86 (or GT86, depending on your country). While its long list of monikers might make it seem like a complicated car, the FR-S is actually quite simple—until you […]
Hennessy Upgrades the Yukon Denali into a 650 HP Supercharged Rocket
The 2016 GMC Yukon is a popular SUV option for families in need of a spacious cabin and comfortable ride, but Hennessy Performance has recently taken the Yukon Denali to the next level with its HPE650 supercharged upgrade. DIY Car Care: Use these helpful hints to keep your vehicle in tip-top condition While the Yukon […]
GMC’s November Sales Skyrocket in Saudi Arabia
GMC’s sales in Saudi Arabia last month were the brand’s highest ever November mark. According to General Motors, the brand’s year-over-year sales were up 83% in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia thanks to a significant uptick in growth from its core models. Shopping for a New GMC? See current national incentives and offers “GMC is a […]
Ford Is Bringing a “Rocket Car” to Oshkosh 2015
Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed! From the lunar surface to the open roads of Earth, the Apollo edition Mustang has arrived, and it’s no ordinary rocket car; this car sports a seriously cool Saturn V paint job. Ford has fused two American icons—the Apollo mission rockets and its legendary Mustang—into one badass […]
Rocket Bunny Body Kit Turns Your S14 into a Plymouth ‘Cuda
The Nissan 240SX is a popular drift car and seemingly willing recipient of American car parts that mainly include General Motors V8 engines. A Japanese company called Rocket Bunny is blurring the cultural line even more thanks to this Plymouth Barracuda-influenced body kit for the S14. Plymouth left the automotive world in 2001, but during […]
Lotus Sales Skyrocket, New Model Coming to Geneva
Lotus may not sell many cars compared to other automakers, but the first nine months of this financial year have been excellent for the British automaker, selling over 550 more sports cars than it did in the previous year. According to the press release, sales have increased by 29% in the United States and 50% […]